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R909 DFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,534 mi
Last recorded106,534 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,534 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (in raised position) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear door corrosion, small holes developing (no sharp edges at present)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill damage (no holes)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes slightly noisy operation (meet requirements)

after market suspension fitted front and rear

drivers seat adjustment (lever as to be worked several times before it locks position)

Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,968 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all four have been lowered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline pass (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded around rubber bung area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside wet with oil (no drops forming)

Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (adequately secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play borderline pass (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded around rubber bung area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside wet with oil (no drops forming)

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered suspension all round, causing uneven wear on front tyres (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 85,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front sill damaged

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened lowered suspension all round, causing uneven wear on front tyres (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 62,465 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2013 53,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2012 49,974 miles

rear exhaust system rusty!

Pass 25 May 2011 48,763 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,792 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 45,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 43,791 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2007 424,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 41,245 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

both rear tyres are perished

n/s/f tyre wearing out faster on outter edge

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R909 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R909 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R909 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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